Finding the Third Proportional to 33,764 and 78,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,764 and 78,168 is: 180,968.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,764 : 78,168 = 78,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,764/78,168 = 78,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,764x = 78,168 × 78,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,764x = 6,110,236,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,110,236,224/33,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,968.97
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